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| The Seven Principles the Seven Principles, also known as nguzo saba (in-GOO-zoh SAH-bah) are the main ideas that are most important to the celebration of Kwanzaa. Each Principle is represented by one of the seven days of the holiday. Day 1. Umoja (oo-MOW-jah) means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-GOO-lee-ah) means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) means supporting one another. Day 5. Nia (NEE-ah) means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) means creativity. Day 7. Imani (ee-MAH-nee) means faith in ourselves and the world.
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 Bendera ya taifa (ben-DAY-rah yah tah-EE-fah) This is the flag of Kwanzaa. The three colors are very symbolic and are used throughout the celebration. Red represents the blood of the African people. Black represents the face of the African people. Green represents the fertile land and the hope of new life.
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 What is Kwanzaa? Find out how the holiday started and what it's all about |
 How Does it Work? Discover how Kwanzaa is celebrated |
 The Seven Principles Read about the seven things that are most important at Kwanzaa |
 Kwanzaa Symbols Learn about the symbols for the holiday |